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Joshua D Kushner

Joshua D Kushner

Nov 8, 2025

Joshua D. Kushner, "Kush", 47, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Saturday November 8, 2025, at his home.

He was born September 8, 1978, in Weirton, WV, the son of the late Richard A. and Carol (Downing) Kushner.

Josh loved music and was a drummer in the band Dim Lite for 25 years.

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Roger "Scotty" R Scott

Roger "Scotty" R Scott

Nov 8, 2025

Roger R. "Scotty" Scott, 70, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Saturday November 8, 2025, at his home in Brilliant, OH.

He was born January 26, 1955, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Walter "Butch" and Erma (Bell) Kernen. He was proceeded in death by a sister Debbie Niemi.

Scotty was a master welder...

Frankie Joe "Joe" Featner

Frankie Joe "Joe" Featner

Nov 5, 2025

Frankie Joe "Joe" Featner, 55, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday November 5, 2025 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH.

He was born on January 8, 1970, in Steubenville, Ohio. He graduated from Mingo High School in 1988, where he excelled in football and held multiple records. He continued his athletic career at Marshall...

Regina A. (Westling)  Patterson

Regina A. (Westling) Patterson

Oct 25, 2025

Regina A. (Westling) Patterson, 79, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully Saturday October 25, 2025 at the home of her daughter Dorothy.

She was born September 8, 1946 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late John A. and Anna (Futey) Westling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, George...

Patricia A Simmons

Patricia A Simmons

Oct 23, 2025

Patricia A. Simmons, 79, of Brilliant, OH, formerly of Steubenville, OH passed away Thursday October 23, 2025 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

She was born December 28, 1945 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Harry and Elsie (Martin) Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Steven A. "Steve" Turner

Steven A. "Steve" Turner

Oct 20, 2025

Steven A. "Steve" Turner, 62, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Monday October 20, 2025 at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

He was born July 6, 1963 in Brilliant, OH a son of the late James L. "Jim" and Marian "Kay" (Sheets) Turner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant...

Barbara Jeanne Crugnale

Barbara Jeanne Crugnale

Oct 7, 2025

Barbara Jeanne Crugnale, 83, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday October 7, 2025 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born April 25, 1942 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Amerigo "Riggie" and Agnes (Marcinko) DiPillo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58...

Roy W. Jarman

Roy W. Jarman

Sep 29, 2025

Roy W. Jarman, 55, of Brilliant, OH, passed away unexpectedly Monday September 29, 2025 at home. He was born June 5, 1970, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Edward T. and Betty J. (Cominsky) Jarman, Sr. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Edward T. Jarman, Jr., and nephew, Austin C....

Gary Wayne Perdew

Gary Wayne Perdew

Sep 23, 2025

Gary Wayne Perdew, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved him on Tuesday September 23, 2025 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH. Gary lived a life of hard work, perseverance, faithful love and dedication to his family.

Gary was born on August 12, 1948, in Denver, Colorado to Ralph Eugine and Shirley...

Walter R. "Butch" Kernen

Walter R. "Butch" Kernen

Sep 21, 2025

Walter R. "Butch" Kernen, 79, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Sunday September 21, 2025 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born January 12, 1946, in Brilliant, OH, a son of the late Delbert and Esther (Saffle) Kernen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Erma (Bell) Kernen...

Benjamen H. "Ben" Bailey

Benjamen H. "Ben" Bailey

Sep 19, 2025

Benjamen H. "Ben" Bailey, 48, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Friday September 19, 2025 at home.

He was born November 4, 1976 in Steubenville, OH a son of James M. Bailey of Brilliant, OH and Regina M. (Staymate) Bailey of Brilliant, OH. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Hannah N. Bailey; and a sister, Heidi...

Caroline E. (Dobzynski)  Koran

Caroline E. (Dobzynski) Koran

Sep 6, 2025

Caroline E. Koran, 90, of Rayland, OH, passed away Saturday September 6, 2025, at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

She was born January 25, 1935 in Adena, OH, a daughter of the late Chester and Mary (Runevich) Dobzynski, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph...

Kathleen M. (Dawson)  Brockway

Kathleen M. (Dawson) Brockway

Aug 27, 2025

Kathleen "Kathy" (Dawson) Brockway, 80, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday August 27, 2025, at home.

She was born on April 11, 1945 in Lisbon, OH, a daughter of the late Taylor G. and Vida G. (Robinson) Dawson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert Byrley; eight brothers, Lawrence,...

Mary Ann (Torrieri)  Petrozzi

Mary Ann (Torrieri) Petrozzi

Aug 20, 2025

Mary Ann Petrozzi, 97, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday August 20, 2025, at Grace Cottage in Weirton, WV.

She was born in Mingo Junction, OH, a daughter of the late Frank and Sara (Gampolo) Torrieri. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dominic J. Petrozzi on June 1, 2009....

Joanne R. Gorney

Joanne R. Gorney

Aug 16, 2025

Joanne R. Gorney, 84, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Saturday August 16, 2025 at the home of her niece Kim in Wintersville, OH.

She was born January 17, 1941 in Mingo Junction, OH, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Baly) Valuska. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband...

Burlene R. (Bates)  Hoagland

Burlene R. (Bates) Hoagland

Aug 15, 2025

Burlene R. Hoagland, 84, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Friday August 15, 2025 at home.

She was born October 30, 1940 in Woodsfield, OH, a daughter of the late Burlen and Freda L. (Walters) Bates. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard E. Hoagland; her second husband, Charles "Babe"...

Goldie E. (Burgess)  Coleman

Goldie E. (Burgess) Coleman

Aug 13, 2025

Goldie E. Coleman, 89, of Gibsonburg, OH, passed away Wednesday August 13, 2025 at St. Catherines Manor of Fostoria in Fostoria, OH

She was born December 19, 1935 in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of the late Russell W. and Goldie E. (James) Burgess. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ray...

Sue A. (Dodson)  Ubrin

Sue A. (Dodson) Ubrin

Aug 1, 2025

Sue A. (Dodson) Ubrin, 75, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving husband and her three devoted daughters on Friday, August 1, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA after battling several chronic illness' for over 35 years.

She was born September 4, 1949 in Steubenville, OH. She was preceded in death...

Dorothy A. (Marcinko)  Makara

Dorothy A. (Marcinko) Makara

Jul 31, 2025

Dorothy A. Makara, 94, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully Thursday July 31, 2025 in her home under the care of hospice and exceptional caretakers, just five days shy of her 95th birthday.

She was born August 5, 1930 in Mingo Junction, OH, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Ubrin) Marcinko. In addition to...

William R. "Bill" Yoho

William R. "Bill" Yoho

Jul 30, 2025

William R. "Bill" Yoho, 76, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Wednesday July 30, 2025 at UPMC Presbytery in Pittsburgh, PA.

He was born April 8, 1949 in Weirton, WV a son of the late Robert R. and Grace A. (Harlan) Yoho. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia M....

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